Overseer says he's "hamstrung" in suit over Saints investments in film creditsSeptember 24th, 2009 Overseer "hamstrung" in Saints La. tax credit caseNEW ORLEANS — A court-appointed overseer says he's been "hamstrung" in getting the records of a movie studio tied in a $1.7 million investment dispute with members of the New Orleans Saints.
Judge gives final approval to $20M settlement with levee boards over Katrina flood damageSeptember 10th, 2009 Judge approves $20M settlement over Katrina damageNEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has given final approval to a $20 million settlement of class-action lawsuits against several Louisiana levee boards. The suits were filed on behalf of about 500,000 homeowners whose property was damaged by Hurricane Katrina's flood waters.
Florida's gov. and Seminole Tribe set gaming deal that omits some of lawmakers' conditionsAugust 31st, 2009 Fla. gov. and Seminoles agree on new gaming dealTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's Gov.
Saints players Grant, Shockey say movie studio in dispute with teammates owes them $510,000August 4th, 2009 2 Saints players say movie studio owes them $510kNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant and tight end Jeremy Shockey claim they're owed $510,000 by a movie studio at the center of an investment dispute involving current and former teammates. Grant and Shockey asked a federal judge Tuesday to allow them to join a lawsuit seeking forced bankruptcy against Louisiana Film Studios LLC.
Credit crunch puts a pinch on recovering New Orleans; tax-free 'GO Zone' bonds find few takersJuly 28th, 2009 Sale of New Orleans 'GO-Zone' bonds not going wellNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans got approval for more than $1 billion in tax-free bonds to help spur development after Hurricane Katrina, but it's finding few takers nearly four years later. Officials blame a tight credit market and lingering jitters about investing there.
Current, former Saints sue movie studio over money from investments they claim never madeJuly 24th, 2009 Current, former Saints sue movie studioNEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans Saints linebacker and two former players sued a film studio Thursday to try to get their money back from investments they say were never made. Current Saints linebacker Scott Shanle, former punter Mitch Berger and recently cut Saints long snapper Kevin Houser are seeking the return of $468,750 invested with the studio's head, Wayne H.
Louisiana governor's deal to keep New Orleans Saints through 2025 wins legislative approvalJune 26th, 2009 Saints deal to stay gets Louisiana legislative OKBATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. Bobby Jindal's deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana throughout 2025 gained legislative approval Thursday and is close to completion.
La. state government would lease office space from Saints owner in deal to keep team in stateJune 19th, 2009 La. would rent offices from Saints head under dealBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana's government would lease office space from the owner of the New Orleans Saints as part of a deal to keep the team in the state.
Saints draft pick Arnoux tears Achilles' tendonMay 9th, 2009 Saints draft pick tears Achilles' tendonMETAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints rookie linebacker Stanley Arnoux ruptured his left Achilles' tendon Friday in the first of five rookie minicamp practices.
New Orleans Saints WR Biren Ealy, tight end Kolomona Kapanui face lewd behavior chargesMay 3rd, 2009 Saints receiver Ealy, tight end Kapanui arrestedRIVER RIDGE, La. — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Biren Ealy and tight end Kolomona Kapanui were charged Sunday with obscenity, disturbing the peace and lewd conduct for allegedly being drunk, urinating in public and exposing themselves.
Saints and state agree to extension of Superdome leaseApril 30th, 2009 Saints agree to Superdome leaseNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a lease extension that will keep the NFL team playing home games in an improved Louisiana Superdome through the 2025 season. An announcement by Saints owner Tom Benson and Louisiana Gov.
Louisiana, Saints announce a partnership that commits the club to the Superdome through 2025April 30th, 2009 Louisiana, Saints extend Superdome leaseNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints and the state of Louisiana have announced a new partnership that will continue the club's commitment to the state through 2025 and also create a new Sports Development District. The new deal includes the football team's owner, Tom Benson, and his family purchasing and redeveloping the New Orleans Centre and Dominion Tower.
Person with knowledge of deal: Saints ans state agree to extension of Superdome leaseApril 30th, 2009 AP Source: Saints agree to Superdome leaseNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a lease extension that will keep the NFL team playing home games in an improved Louisiana Superdome through the 2025 season. An announcement by Saints owner Tom Benson and Louisiana Gov.
G Jahri Evans, WR Lance Moore formally accept their restricted free-agent offers from SaintsApril 25th, 2009 Evans, Moore re-sign with SaintsNEW ORLEANS — Offensive guard Jahri Evans and wide receiver Lance Moore, restricted free agents during the offseason, have signed one-year contracts with the Saints. General manager Mickey Loomis made the announcement Friday.
La. House speaker: State shouldn't rush on Saints deal even if it means losing Super BowlApril 23rd, 2009 House speaker: La. shouldn't rush on Saints dealBATON ROUGE, La.
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